US Bridges

FAU 4040 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Frank RD - Collierville · Structure no. 790A7280003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,543
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4040 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4040 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,504 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4040
CrossesBranch
LocationFrank RD - Collierville
RouteCounty Highway 4040
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06911, -89.6905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,543 (2021)
Projected traffic13,504 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4040 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4040 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4040 over Branch carry?

About 9,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4040 over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4040 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.